das Cortisol
Translation
cortisol
Examples
Stress erhöht den Cortisolspiegel im Blut.
Stress increases the cortisol level in the blood.
Cortisol ist ein wichtiges Hormon.
Cortisol is an important hormone.
Grammar Patterns
das Cortisol: cortisol. Der Cortisolspiegel steigt bei Stress.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hydrocortisone
Etymology
From Latin 'cortex' (bark, rind), referring to the adrenal cortex where it's produced.
Memory Tips
Think of 'corti-' as related to the 'cortex' of the adrenal gland. It's known as the 'stress hormone'.